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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
January 27, 2026 5:00 PM
Breathitt Area Technology Center/1140 Lakeside Drive/Via Teleconference

Graduates Prepared For College, Career, and Community

               

Breathitt County Schools will accomplish this vision by:

1.  Putting students FIRST in ALL decision making,

2.  Setting high expectations for student achievement,

3.  Advocating for every child,

4.  Promoting growth for students and staff,

5.  Actively engaging community stakeholders, and

6.  Promoting positive school/community culture.


I. Call to Order.
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
C. Adopt Agenda
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student/Staff Recognitions
1. BHS Jazz Band Performance
2. Sophia Jiang-All State Jazz Band for Piano 2 in Jazz Band 2
3. 2026 KMEA All District Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble
a. Sebrina Jiang-Flute
b. Johnathan Neace-Bassoon
c. Jacob Neace-Bari Sax
d. Hunter Barrett-Trumpet
e. Sophia Jiang-Marimba
f. Aaden Strong-Snare Drum
4. BHS-All A Archery Competition-Advanced to State
a. Jayden Smith
5. Breathitt Elementary-Perfect Attendance-1st Semester
a. Corbin Bailey
b. Heavenly Berry
c. Jaxon Combs
d. Sadie Combs
e. Brentley Epperson
f. Tiffany Fugate
g. Zoey Hall
h. Raleigh Henson
i. Macy Miller
j. Benjamin Minix
k. Adam Noble
l. Isabella Noble
m. Josie Oakley
n. Bentley Prince
o. Finland Rohr
p. Lily Smith
q. Jase Spencer
r. Letcher Stamper
s. Aubrey Thorpe
t. Kynnedi Turner
u. Greyson White
6. Breathitt Elementary Preschool-Perfect Attendance-1st Semester
a. Waylon Brewer
b. Russell Robinson
c. Knoxton Southwood
d. Kylea Southwood
e. Kyleigh Watts
f. Renezmae Watts
7. Breathitt High School-Perfect Attendance-1st Semester
a. Autumn Baker
b. Austin Barker
c. Sadie Barnett
d. Micah Cannoy
e. Alex Caudill
f. Kylan Combs
g. Lauren S. Gayheart
h. Jaina Gilbert
i. Carson Haddix
j. Alyson Halsey
k. Audrynn Hamilton
l. Amber Harvey
m. Sophia Jiang
n. Jaydon Keith
o. Samuel King
p. Jailynn Mauck
q. Kaydence Neace
r. Carter Noble
s. Lily Nunn
t. Carter Prince
u. Aaliyah Stamper
v. Connor Strong
w. Lisa Strong
x. Savannah Thompson
y. James Trent
z. Jonathan Vanschoyck
8. Sebastian Elementary-Perfect Attendance-1st Semester
a. Asher Allen
b. Granville Barnett
c. Sierra Begley
d. Lilly Collins
e. Kayla Davidson
f. Tristan Davis
g. Gemma Evans
h. Isaiah Fisher
i. Reuben Fisher
j. Dakota Gingerich
k. Jaxon Gwin
l. Eric Haddix
m. Bryar Howard
n. Carley Little
o. Wyatt Napier
p. Carter Neace
q. Liam Neace
r. James Oaks
s. Aubree Pelfrey
t. Karson Turner
9. Highland-Turner Elementary-Perfect Attendance-1st Semester
a. Brenleigh Adams
b. Andrew Blanton
c. Serenity Blanton
d. Hailey Frederick
e. Hunter Fugate
f. Ren McIntosh
g. Bryson Moore
h. Jaxtin Rice
i. Charles Stamper
j. Lewis Turner
10. Board Appreciation Month
a. Tiffany Combs
b. Ruschelle Hamilton
c. John Hollan
d. Albert Little
e. Anna Morris
B. Reports
1. BHS SBDM Council
2. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
3. Attendance ReportFelicia Johnson
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of board members attending the following KSBA trainings:
a. KSBA Annual Conference on February 20-22,2026 in Louisville, KY.
b. KSBA Summer Leadership Institute-Lexington, KY.
c. KSBA’s 2026 Federal and State Law Update
d. KSBA 2026 Winter Symposium (Date TBA)
2. Consider approval of a contract with Quicksand Farms for field maintenance for the BHS Football Field, Baseball Field, and Softball Field, in the amount of $21,760.00.
3. Consider approval of the agreement with Dollywood Foundation.
4. Consider approval of the SFCC KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $22,497.
5. Consider approval of the following facility usage agreements, contingent upon providing insurance.
a. Breathitt Goblins AAU Basketball Team to utilize SES, BES (practice only) and BHS gyms from January 28, until June 30, 2026.
b. Breathitt Reign AAU basketball team to utilize BES (practice only) and SES, January 28,2026 until December 31. 2026.
c. Bluegrass Volleyball Academy to utilize the Breathitt High School Gym, SES and Breathitt Elementary (practice only) from February to June 2026, for the purpose to practice and play games.
d. Breathitt Lady Cats 14u to utilize SES, BES (practice only) and HTS for the purpose of AAU basketball and games from February 1, until December 31. 2026.
e. Middle Fork Tigers to utilize HTS, SES and BES (practice only) for the purpose of AAU basketball practice and games.
f. Tri State Sports Commission Facilities utilize BHS PE Gym for the purpose of Coed Volleyball Tournament on February 21. 2026.
g. Breathitt County Extension Office request to utilize BHS Coliseum on Friday, April 10, 2026, for Truth or Consequences and set up on April 9, 2026.
6. Consider approval of the Breathitt Elementary Valentine Heart Grams PTO Fundraiser.
7. Consider approval of School Resource Officer Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Jackson, pending review and any required revisions by the board attorney.
8. Consider approval of the option 9 proposal with the University of the Cumberland's.
9. Consider approval of the overnight field trip to KMEA All State Jazz Band at the Galt House in Louisville February 4-6, 2026.
10. Consider approval of the overnight trip for HOSA competition March 19-21, 2026, in Louisville, KY.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of January 8, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
3. Consider approval of January 20,2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
4. Consider approval of January 23, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
5. Consider approval of the December 2025 Treasurer's Report.
6. Consider approval of the January 2026 bills for payment.
7. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 DRAFT budget.
8. Consider approval of the COPS grant agreement, pending review and any required revisions by the board attorney.
9. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar (first reading).
IV. Personnel Notifications
V. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
VI. Adjournment

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